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1000 tulosta hakusanalla Ron Stuart
Ask Ron & Eddie: an incidental account of an insignificant life
Lawrence Milner; E. Langley De Montfort
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2014
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*No sheep were harmed or called Ron or Eddie in the writing of this book*Embedded within these pages are tales of Eddie's youthful antics and adventuring in the 1960s & 70s.They may sometimes come across rather obliquely and irreverently.However, Eddie's not really a bad person. There was the divorce, you see. And the car accident.Eddie works from home now.Answering letters from readers of his 'Ask Ron & Eddie' column in the "..arse end of journalism..", 'The Peoples National Monthly'.Whilst waiting for his operation and for the accident compensation money Eddie's convinced he's due to, money that will free him from his 'cul-de-sac council house existence', he has the time to respond to both readers' letters that will appear in his column along with his responses, and those that won't.In this way, via his lengthy and frequently 'off subject' direct replies to the latter, he opportunistically steals the agenda to reflect on his present miserable situation, using it as a vehicle for his cynical, bigoted, and often publically unprintable views on life: the French, smoking, capitalism, fashion, Margaret Thatcher, contemporary youth and anything else that presents the prospect of banging on to his captive audience.At the same time he reveals, within these replies, stories of his youth and teenage years; of better times resolutely lived through the 1960s and 70s as he sought a kind of happiness and adventure that eluded him in his sparse and often joyless early childhood.Ron? Well Ron doesn't figure very much it all really. until the end..
Bert Ron: Naechtlicher Besuch: Roman
Bert Ron
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2016
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Florian Sonnenfeld ist ein erfolgreicher junger Manager, der jedoch wenig Selbstverwirklichung in seinem Job erf hrt und regelm ig von d steren Tr umen heimgesucht wird. Als der geheimnisvolle Slim Reaper in sein Leben tritt, beschlie t Florian, seinem unerf llten Leben eine neue Richtung zu geben und l sst sich auf eine abenteuerliche und gef hrliche Reise ein, eine Reise ohne Ziel, jedoch gespickt mit unvorhergesehenen, mysteri sen Ereignissen, die sein Weltbild ersch ttern, formen und pr gen.
In this first book-length study of Ron Rash's fiction and poetry, John Lang explores the nature and scope of Rash's achievements, introducing readers to the major themes and stylistic features of his work as well as the literary and cultural influences that shaped it. After a brief survey of Rash's life and career, Lang traces Rash's development through his fourteen books of poetry and fiction published through 2013.Beginning with Rash's first three collections of short fiction, Lang analyzes the author's literary style and techniques as well as Rash's richly detailed settings and characters drawn from the mountain South, primarily western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina. Then, in an assessment of Rash's four volumes of poetry, Lang investigates their thematic and linguistic grounding in Appalachia and emphasizes their universal appeal, lyrical grace, and narrative efficiency. Moving to the early novels One Foot in Eden, Saints at the River, and The World Made Straight, Lang traces Rash's evolving narrative skills, intricate plotting, and the means by which he creates historical and philosophical resonance. Then Lang examines how vivid characters, striking use of dramatic techniques, and wide range of allusions combine in Rash's best-known book, which is also his most accomplished novel to date, Serena.After a study of Rash's most recent novel, The Cove, Lang returns to Rash's latest work in short fiction: his Frank O'Connor Award-winning Burning Bright and Nothing Gold Can Stay, both of which demonstrate his wide-ranging subject matter and characters as well as his incisive portraits of both contemporary Appalachian life and the region's history. An extensive bibliography of primary and secondary materials by and about Rash concludes the book.
The Ron Rash Reader
University of South Carolina Press
2014
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Over the last three decades, Ron Rash has emerged as one of the quintessential American writers of his generation. He has steadily gained critical and commercial recognition from his native Carolinas to an increasingly international audience. With four volumes of poetry, four short story collections, and five novels as evidence of his multifaceted talent, Rash has amassed an impressive list of accolades, including the O. Henry Prize, the Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award, the Sherwood Anderson Prize, the James Still Award of the Fellowship of Southern Writers, the Weatherford Award for best novel, and the Fiction Book of the Year Award from the Southern Book Critics Circle.The Ron Rash Reader is a collection of essential works that covers the full range of Rash's career to date, from his first published collection of stories, The Night the New Jesus Fell to Earth and Other Stories from Cliffside, North Carolina (1994), to Nothing Gold Can Stay: Stories (2012) and includes previously unpublished material as well. Edited by Randall Wilhelm, this collection of more than sixty of Rash's writings demonstrates his remarkable breadth and vitality across genres - from short stories and verse to novel excerpts and nonfiction - comprising a best-of volume for new readers and established aficionados alike.Arranged chronologically and by genre, the collection highlights the evolution of Rash's craftsmanship and of his major themes within each genre, revealing the rich tapestry of expanding interests transcending genres. Wilhelm's introduction offers a biographical and critical guide to Rash's work as well as insightful discussion of the writers most crucial themes and techniques, including his use of traditional and nontraditional poetic and literary forms; of different narrative strategies, story forms, and character voices; and of landscape and historic settings. Readers can see for themselves in one volume how Rash continuously returns to his deepest concerns for greater and greater effect, concerns that begin with his early poetry and stories and persist into his most recent works.
Be-Ron Yaad
Academic Studies Press
2019
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The present volume honours Rabbi Professor Nehemia Polen, one of those rare scholars whose religious teachings, spiritual writings, and academic scholarship have come together into a sustained project of interpretive imagination and engagement. Without compromising his intellectual integrity, his work brings forth the sacred from the mundane and expands the reach of Torah. He has shown us a path in which narrow scholarship is directly linked to a quest for ever-broadening depth and connectivity. The essays in this collection, from his students, colleagues, and friends, are a testament to his enduring impact on the scholarly community. The contributions explore a range of historical periods and themes, centering upon the fields dear to Polen’s heart, but a common thread unites them. Each essay is grounded in deeply engaged textual scholarship casting a glance upon the sources that is at once critical and beneficent. As a whole, they seek to give readers a richer sense of the fabric of Jewish interpretation and theology, from the history of Jewish mysticism, the promise and perils of exegesis, and the contemporary relevance of premodern and early modern texts.
Te Ron et son bouc Cowette: "Little Ron and the Billy goat Cowette"
Matthew Oscar Fusilier
Dorrance Publishing Co.
2020
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Te Ron et son bouc Cowette: "Little Ron and the Billy goat Cowette"By: Matthew Oscar FusilierThis is a historical fiction novel based upon the coming of age of a young boy, raised on a farm in Southern Louisiana. It covers six decades, and relates in the unique style to the Cajun heritage of South Louisiana. It also covers some mutual experiences set in New Orleans, during the decades from 1921 through the mid-1970s and the era about the time of the episode known as Watergate. The inspiration to write this story was born from many personal family stories that the author grew up hearing from youth. It is the intention here to inspire readers of all adult ages to grasp the cultural and unique heritage of life in Louisiana during the years of the Great Depression, The "Kingfish" Huey P. Long, the Second World War, the 1950s and the paradox of invention and prosperity of America that also saw the rise of the tragic McCarthyism and the Lavender Scare", the tumultuous 1960s and the drug culture during the Vietnam era, and the culmination of the story, when America saw the debacle of the embarrassing Watergate scandal. Also set in New Orleans during these same decades, the story encompasses the life in the Crescent City, two different Mardi Gras festivities (1937 and 1970) and relates to the connection between the isolation of the rural parishes as well as big city (as seen through and told by Te Ron and his Godfather, his "Parrain").The story is narrated by several quite colorful literary creations (which include several Native American Indians and black Americans who are closely involved with the family of Te Ron on the rural farm of Evangeline and Saint Landry Parishes). On several levels, this tale forms a progressive approach to address family, culture, music, the issue of "racial issues" and the various ways the characters all interact in the great span of the historical content expressed within. In fact, one of the most lovable characters is the old "treatoire"... a woman of Cajun, Indian, and black heritage called "Le Seer." She provides an enigmatic character who masters both healing arts as well as sees the future in her cards as "readings." It is a novel about "love and tolerance on several levels." Te Ron eventually grows to have a family of his own, after many sheltered years and his dear favorite friend. A Billy goat named "Cowette" is a featured character, which was indeed based upon the life of an actual farm animal and his beloved personal pet.About the AuthorKnown to many of his closest and intimate friends as "Bubba", Matthew Oscar Fusilier is an actually story teller, a former salon owner from New Orleans, and a cosmetologist instructor. His passion for telling a good story mixed with a great respect for history is matched with his long-time partner and their several pet rescue cats.A native of Southern Louisiana, he made his home for over thirty years in New Orleans. Since Katrina, he returned to his roots to care for his incredible parents. Much of Te Ron's story is based upon the life of his father on a rural farm.
This book is about the lighter side of neurodiversity. I wrote it because not many books are written with neurodiverse children in mind, especially books which are from a light-hearted perspective. I wrote it with the intention of enabling parents and children to understand that it is o.k to be different and I hope that this book enables both parents and children to connect with the characters. Much good can come out of the diagnosis of ASD. Children with ASD excel in many areas; a diagnosis of ASD could be the making of your child. Great people in the media have revealed that they are on the ASD spectrum and have achieved amazing things.
Jean & Ron Henry: Moon Maiden (Foiled Journal)
Flame Tree Publishing
2014
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Part of a series of exciting and luxurious Flame Tree Notebooks. Combining high-quality production with magnificent fine art, the covers are printed on foil in five colours, embossed then foil stamped. And they’re powerfully practical: a pocket at the back for receipts and scraps, two bookmarks and a solid magnetic side flap. These are perfect for personal use and make a dazzling gift. The vogue for fairy painting grew out of the Romantic movement, when there was a revival of interest in the nation's cultural heritage, including such mythological beings as fairies. The magic of these creatures continues to inspire artists to this day and Jean and Ron Henry's Moon Maiden is a charming, modern slant on the fairy world.
Jean & Ron Henry: Moon Maiden (Foiled Pocket Journal)
Flame Tree Publishing
2016
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A FLAME TREE POCKET NOTEBOOK. Beautiful and luxurious the journals combine high-quality production and FSC-certified paper with magnificent art. Perfect as a gift, and an essential personal choice for writers, notetakers, travellers, students, poets and diarists. Features a wide range of well-known and modern artists, with new artworks published throughout the year. BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED. The highly crafted covers are printed on foil paper, embossed then foil stamped, complemented by the luxury binding and rose red endpapers, all FSC-certified. The covers are created by our artists and designers who spend many hours transforming original artwork into gorgeous 3d masterpieces that feel good in the hand, and look wonderful on a desk or table. PRACTICAL, EASY TO USE. Flame Tree Notebooks come with practical features too: a pocket at the back for scraps and receipts; two ribbon markers to help keep track of more than just a to-do list; robust ivory text paper, printed with lines; and when you need to collect other notes or scraps of paper the magnetic side flap keeps everything neat and tidy. THE ARTIST. The vogue for fairy painting grew out of the Romantic movement, when there was a revival of interest in the nation's cultural heritage, including such mythological beings as fairies. The magic of these creatures continues to inspire artists to this day and Jean and Ron Henry's Moon Maiden is a charming, modern slant on the fairy world. THE FINAL WORD. As William Morris said, "Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."
Jean & Ron Henry: Fairy Story (Foiled Pocket Journal)
Flame Tree Publishing
2017
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Part of a series of exciting and luxurious Flame Tree Notebooks. Combining high-quality production with magnificent fine art, the covers are printed on foil in five colours, embossed, then foil stamped. And they're powerfully practical: a pocket at the back for receipts and scraps, two bookmarks and a solid magnetic side flap. These are perfect for personal use and make a dazzling gift. This example features Jean & Ron Henry's Fairy Story
Jean & Ron Henry: Moon Maiden Greeting Card Pack
Flame Tree Publishing
2015
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Sold in packs of 6. Gorgeous, foiled, handmade greeting cards, blank inside and shrink-wrapped with a gold envelope. Themed with our art calendars, foiled notebooks and illustrated art books. Our greeting cards are printed on FSC paper and wrapped in biodegradeable cellobag, and are themed with our art calendars, foiled notebooks and illustrated art books. This example features Jean and Ron Henry's Moon Maiden. The vogue for fairy painting grew out of the Romantic movement, when there was a revival of interest in the nation's cultural heritage, including such mythological beings as fairies. The magic of these creatures continues to inspire artists to this day and Jean and Ron Henry's Moon Maiden is a charming, modern slant on the fairy world.
Jean & Ron Henry: Fairy Story Greeting Card Pack
Flame Tree Publishing
2015
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Sold in packs of 6. Gorgeous, foiled, handmade greeting cards, blank inside and shrink-wrapped with a gold envelope. Themed with our art calendars, foiled notebooks and illustrated art books. Our greeting cards are printed on FSC paper and wrapped in biodegradeable cellobag, and are themed with our art calendars, foiled notebooks and illustrated art books. This design features 'Fairy Story' by Jean and Ron Henry.
Jean & Ron Henry: Fairy Story Bookmarks (pack of 10)
FLAME TREE PUBLISHING
2022
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Sold in packs of 10. Keep the page in your book with this gorgeous foiled bookmark, printed on both sides, with a silky ribbon and featuring Jean and Ron Henry’s Fairy Story. Paintings of mythological creatures such as angels, cupids and fairies offer both the artist and the audience a glimpse into worlds of wonder. There is a long tradition of portraying fairies in art, and Jean and Ron Henry’s Fairy Story is a charming, modern slant on the fairy world.
In der 2. H lfte des 19. Jahrhunderts verband Paul C zanne, Emile Zola und Jean-Baptistin Baille im s dfranz sischen Aix-en-Provence eine enge Freundschaft, die den dreien den Spitznamen Die Unzertrennlichen einbrachte. C zanne wurde zum begnadeten Maler, Zola zum gefeierten Schriftsteller, Baille zum Leiter des Pariser Observatoriums und Chef einer optischen Fabrik. Immer wieder kreuzten sich ihre Lebenswege, zuletzt waren sie jedoch zerstritten, bis Zola unter mysteri sen Umst nden ums Leben kam. Hundert Jahre sp ter befinden sich Louis, Pierre und Claude in einer vergleichbaren Situation ...
Ol' Ron's Mattress is a short novel revolving around a pair of sanitation workers named Zeke and Tex. When Zeke accidentally discovers money hidden in the mattress of a dead man, the plot thickens considerably...
